The Film Buffs

01/01/2014

Happy new year from both Allan and Colin :)

We (Allan mainly) slacked off from our reviewing duties due to a somewhat hectic close to 2013.

The good news is that we have a large backlog of reviews which will be going up on the blog over the next few days.

Tonight, we'll post our Ben Affleck reviews, with a multitude of non-categorised pieces to follow therein.

You can follow us on Tumblr and look up our archives to see what other stuff we have there :D

http://thefilmbuffs.tumblr.com/

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05/11/2013

The Film Buffs will be starting our new segment next week with Ben Affleck week!

The world has been going crazy over the casting of Affleck as Batman in Zack Snyder's 2015 Man of Steel Sequel, so we're looking at a couple of Affleck films to get you into the mood (hopefully) for his upcoming feature.

Apologies for the lack of posting, TFB have a lot on their plate just now with work and uni, but rest assured we'll have reviews up as and when we can!

30/10/2013

Supernatural presence? check
Scary jumpy moments? check
Ryan Reynolds sculpted physique? check

Read Allan's review of the Amityville Horror remake here:

http://thefilmbuffs.tumblr.com/post/65522386150/the-amityville-horror-2005-review-director

The Amityville Horror (2005) Review Director: Andrew Douglas Writer: Scott Kosar (screenplay) Cast: Ryan Reynolds (George Lutz), Melissa George (Kathy Lutz), Jesse James (Billy Lutz), Jimmy Bennet...

30/10/2013

One of every man's worst fears is irreversible damage to his "member".

Mitchell Lichtenstein was so entranced by this fear, that he decided to make a God awful film about a girl with a special set of teeth that were up to the task of creating such disfigurement...

Read Allan's review here:

http://thefilmbuffs.tumblr.com/post/65521054395/teeth-2007-review-director-mitchell

Teeth (2007) Review Director: Mitchell Lichtenstein Writer: Mitchell Lichtenstein Principle Cast: Jess Weixler (Dawn), John Hensley (Brad), Hale Appleman (Tobey) “Vagina Dentata, it’s what’s inside...

30/10/2013

What happens when you get a 7ft tall wrestler to play the lead role in a horror film?

Find out here, courtesy of Colin's review of See no Evil

http://thefilmbuffs.tumblr.com/post/65520413628/see-no-evil-2006-dir-gregory-dark-writer

See No Evil (2006) Dir: Gregory Dark Writer: Dan Madigan Principal Cast: Glenn Jacobs/Kane (Jacob Goodnight), Christina Vidal (Christine), Michael J. Pagan (Tye), Samantha Noble (Kira) This was Vince...

29/10/2013

Tired of horror films that have b-list actors, or a-list actors playing dull, typical horror roles?

Christian Bale, in American Psycho, has probably delivered one of the greatest and most eccentric acting performances in the history of horror.

Read Allan's review of this psychologically damaging, highly controversial film.

http://thefilmbuffs.tumblr.com/post/65384732490/american-psycho-2000-review-director-mary

27/10/2013

Even if you're scared of clowns, I highly doubt you'll be scared of the film adaptation of Stephen King's It.

The only screams you will utter will be those of laughter at the tragic acting on display, and the only thing keeping you awake at night is thinking about how you could have better spent the last three hours.

Read Allan's review here:

http://thefilmbuffs.tumblr.com/post/65278947025/stephen-kings-it-1990-review-director-tommy

Stephen King’s It (1990) Review Director: Tommy Lee Wallace Writers: Stephen King (novel), Lawrence D. Cohen, Tommy Lee Wallace Reviewed by Allan Cast (adult/ child): Richard Thomas/ Jonathan Brandis...

27/10/2013

Tired of blood and guts? Scary killers in masks just not doing it for you? Feel like you're ready to give up on the same old same old feel of the horror genre?

The Omen (1976), IMO, is the ultimate terror-fest. It scares you in a very unconventional way, and doesn't rely on a murderous rampage, a supernatural presence, or a creepy clown/ doll to genuinely make you want to sleep with the lights on forever.

Renowned actor Gregory Peck will take you to hell and back in this truly thrilling horror outing. Read my review here:

http://thefilmbuffs.tumblr.com/post/64868954265/the-omen-1976-review-director-richard

/Allan

The Omen (1976) Review Director: Richard Donner Writer: David Seltzer Reviewed by Allan Cast: Gregory Peck (Robert Thorn), Lee Remick (Kathy Thorn), David Warner (Jennings), Harvey Stephens (Damien),...

27/10/2013

Allan and Colin teamed up to review the two latest installments in the "Texas Chainsaw" series. If you're looking for a bloody film, filled with potentially incestuous redneck characters (and Jessica Biel in a very tight top), then you should check out Allan's review of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre here:

http://thefilmbuffs.tumblr.com/post/65275447777/the-texas-chainsaw-massacre-2003

and you can read Colin's review of this year's Texas Chainsaw here:

http://thefilmbuffs.tumblr.com/post/65276993515/texas-chainsaw-2013-review-dir-john

25/10/2013

The Film Buffs will be having a bumper horror Sunday!

We'll have a decent number of reviews set out for you to help you choose your ideal title for a poorly placed midweek Halloween night :)

What are you hoping to see us review?

20/10/2013

If, like the both of the Film Buffs, you like your horror films to come with extra blood, then the remake of the classic "Piranha", brought to cinemas in 3D, may be right up your street.

Read Colin's review here. Warning: Kelly Brook is sporting some very revealing beach-wear...

http://thefilmbuffs.tumblr.com/post/64627326207/piranha-3d-2010-review-dir-alex-aja